New Suzuki A-Star concept to be produced in India - Team-BHP

hskhan · 7th March 2008, 03:00

JCB: It's been a huge rumor that Maruti will make the A-Star concept's production model for the domestic and export market. Just yesterday Suzuki revealed the latest concept model at the Geneva auto show and all signs point at THIS being the closest thing to the final production model.

Suzuki A-Star Concept: 2008 Geneva Auto Show

deadman · 7th March 2008, 06:58

very sexy car, hope it will be in market before this year end...

visu03 · 7th March 2008, 07:01

If this in on Indian roads in 2008, then it will be the most stylish small car in India

ram_hyundai · 7th March 2008, 08:32

As the heading goes its still a concept car.I dont think it will be into production in the near future.
ram

hskhan · 7th March 2008, 09:04

There's no doubt India is the most important market for Suzuki nowadays. They've really invested a lot in India to ensure their models reign supreme.

hskhan · 7th March 2008, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

As the heading goes its still a concept car.I dont think it will be into production in the near future.
ram

I'd guess Suzuki is very interested in making this car a reality. They've already shown this concept just a few months ago in New Delhi and it got rave reviews. This time they're showing it at Geneva as their showcase model. Why'd they go through all that trouble ... first a showing in New Delhi and then featuring it at the Geneva Auto Show unless they seriously wanted to build it?

revved_up · 7th March 2008, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

As the heading goes its still a concept car.I dont think it will be into production in the near future.
ram

IMO even if it does make it to production, it would look very different from what it look right now.
Lets hope the current one is also available as a variant.

sameer551 · 7th March 2008, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by revved_up

IMO even if it does make it to production, it would look very different from what it look right now.
Lets hope the current one is also available as a variant.

Why can't the same prototype turned into production. I think its quite possible and should come out as it is with very minor changes in its looks.

revved_up · 7th March 2008, 10:02

It is very much possible sir, but its very unlikely to happen because of various factors which Suzuki/Maruti would be worried about.
e.g: Indian Roads,Fuel Efficiency etc etc.

ram_hyundai · 7th March 2008, 10:44

Above all the price sensitive indian market is not the right place to launch this one.It is a small car but the gadgets in this one is too much for it to be launched in a price bracket of 3 lakhs.
ram

karanraheja · 7th March 2008, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

Above all the price sensitive indian market is not the right place to launch this one.It is a small car but the gadgets in this one is too much for it to be launched in a price bracket of 3 lakhs.
ram

Ram, I agree with you about the gadgets part. But why did MSIL first show the concept car in India ???

smack_himanshu · 7th March 2008, 12:00

A STAR if launched in INDIA, would not have all the gadgets as shown in Auto Expo.
And if launched with all gadgets then its price would be way above the small car price bracket i.e around 3 - 4

revved_up · 7th March 2008, 12:04

I think because it has been developed by Indian engineers.

ram_hyundai · 7th March 2008, 14:59

Hey karan,there are lots of concepts at different stands for almost all manufacturers.But that doesnt mean that they have to bring it to production.They get a feedback regarding the same so that they can decide on different aspects of design and value addition for their existing as well as the newer ones.
ram

karanraheja · 7th March 2008, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

Hey karan,there are lots of concepts at different stands for almost all manufacturers.But that doesnt mean that they have to bring it to production.They get a feedback regarding the same so that they can decide on different aspects of design and value addition for their existing as well as the newer ones.
ram

Ram, Thanks for your comments. So you still unsure about the A-star to be launched in india in near future?

7th March 2008, 03:00	#1 (permalink)
hskhan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: KP Posts: 80	New Suzuki A-Star concept to be produced in India JCB: It's been a huge rumor that Maruti will make the A-Star concept's production model for the domestic and export market. Just yesterday Suzuki revealed the latest concept model at the Geneva auto show and all signs point at THIS being the closest thing to the final production model. Suzuki A-Star Concept: 2008 Geneva Auto Show

7th March 2008, 06:58	#2 (permalink)
deadman BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Karnataka Posts: 128	very sexy car, hope it will be in market before this year end... __________________ Bajaj Avenger "I felt like God" - Nov 2007 onwards Maruti Swift LXI - Jan 2007 to Nov 2007(7000 KM) Sold.

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ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,598 View My Garage	As the heading goes its still a concept car.I dont think it will be into production in the near future. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

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ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,598 View My Garage	Above all the price sensitive indian market is not the right place to launch this one.It is a small car but the gadgets in this one is too much for it to be launched in a price bracket of 3 lakhs. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

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smack_himanshu Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 48	A STAR if launched in INDIA, would not have all the gadgets as shown in Auto Expo. And if launched with all gadgets then its price would be way above the small car price bracket i.e around 3 - 4 __________________ HiMaNsHu YaDaV

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visu03 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 92	If this in on Indian roads in 2008, then it will be the most stylish small car in India

7th March 2008, 09:04	#5 (permalink)
hskhan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: KP Posts: 80	There's no doubt India is the most important market for Suzuki nowadays. They've really invested a lot in India to ensure their models reign supreme.

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revved_up BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 294 View My Garage	It is very much possible sir, but its very unlikely to happen because of various factors which Suzuki/Maruti would be worried about. e.g: Indian Roads,Fuel Efficiency etc etc.

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revved_up BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 294 View My Garage	I think because it has been developed by Indian engineers.

7th March 2008, 14:59	#14 (permalink)
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,598 View My Garage	Hey karan,there are lots of concepts at different stands for almost all manufacturers.But that doesnt mean that they have to bring it to production.They get a feedback regarding the same so that they can decide on different aspects of design and value addition for their existing as well as the newer ones. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

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